Mike Garbark

Born: 2/2/1916 in Houston, TX, USA

Died: 8/31/1994 in Charlotte, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-18 | Final Game: 1945-09-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Nathaniel Michael Garbark

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Biography

Mike Garbark was a professional baseball player born in 1916, who played the majority of his career during the tumultuous years of World War II. His major league tenure spanned from April 18, 1944, to September 1, 1945, a period marked by the absence of many star players who were enlisted in the military. Garbark played as a position player, appearing in a total of 149 games. He finished his career with 116 hits, 2 home runs, and 59 RBIs, achieving a batting average of .244. Despite the challenges of competing in an era when the talent pool was affected by the war, Garbark made his mark on the game. His contributions in the field and at the plate reflected the resilience of players who stepped up during a significant period in baseball history. While not known for speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 0 stolen bases, Garbark's ability to drive in runs underscored his value as a dependable team player. His legacy remains a reminder of the dedication and perseverance of athletes during a time when the world was facing unprecedented challenges.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
149	475	46	116	14	7	2	59	0	48	39	0.244	0.316	0.316	0.632	-587.1

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .316 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.632 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1944	NYY	AL	89	299	23	78	9	4	1	33	0	25	27	0.261	.261 (avg)	.325 (-2%)	.357 (-8%)	.683 (-5%)	-271.9
1945	NYY	AL	60	176	23	38	5	3	1	26	0	23	12	0.216	.260 (-17%)	.328 (-6%)	.354 (-17%)	.683 (-11%)	-315.2